Thursday, August 16, 2012

Frida Kahlo and the art of the essay


Frida Kahlo
Originally uploaded by Flavia del Mar
Frida's paintings and a description of the contents, style and symbolism of her works will form the basis for an essay on Frida in fine arts survey.

Instead of writing a stream of generalities - she was fiercely independent, passionate, insightful and adept at art - you will use the descriptions of paintings in describing this rare woman in art.

Above we see the pain and mental anguish that befalls a person who must wear a back brace because of spinal issues. A metal column was surgically implanted in her spine in one attempt to heal her back problems.


Tell the story of Frida via the image of the double house she shared with her husband, Diego, and the portrait of Frida as a wounded deer in the woods. Do not omit mention of the painting of her birth and the painting of the artist dressed in a man's suit.

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